Monthly Archives: August 2011
Reflecting on the Gospel for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Matthew by Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri, commenting on Matthew 16:21-23: It is significant that Jesus describes Peter as an obstacle. The Greek term refers to a “stumbling stone” that causes one to trip and fall. A contrast … Continue reading
The Love of Husband and Wife
Recently I learned that two young married couples I know, each of which has a toddler at home, have separated and are headed toward divorce. In one marriage, the husband says he no longer feels anything for his wife; in … Continue reading
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Reflecting on the Gospel for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Matthew by Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri, commenting on Matthew 16:13-20: The exchange between Jesus and Peter at Caesarea Philippi is the climax of the first half of Matthew’s gospel. From Peter we hear the definitive declaration that … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Gospel for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Matthew by Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri, reflecting on Matthew 15:21-28: Much can be learned by reflecting on the words and actions of the Canaanite woman. Among other things, she is a model for effective prayer. … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Gospel for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Matthew by Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri, commenting on Matthew 14:32-33: It is important to realize how the disciples’ confession of Jesus as “Son of God” arises out of this story. They recognize that Jesus has … Continue reading
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Reflecting on the Gospel for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Matthew by Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri, commenting on Matthew 18:18: In ancient Judaism, the terms to bind and loose were associated with the authority to teach and to grant or withhold forgiveness of sin. Significantly for this … Continue reading →
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